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THORINNE 
ORION: Scarlet with blue-violet center, 
violet suffusion well up toward tips; tan 
outer petals; broad, rounded petals; wide 
open. Color may vary widely from rose to 
blue-violet, but always beautiful whatever 
the variation. 50¢ 
OSKAR STEUDTE (C.K.): Highly lac- 
quered bronzed scarlet pencilled with violet 
at base; numerous rounded, narrow petals; 
opens wide. 8-inch. Very individual. 50¢ 
PAULA KNEBEL (C.K.): Orange cen- 
ter stripe in violet petals, toning to laven- 
der edge; outer petals crimson; wide open. 
50¢ 
PEACOCKII: Scarlet outside, deepening 
to luminous violet of wavy inner petals. 
Throat, in marked contrast to this vivid 
color, is a cool green. 50¢ 
PHYLLANTHOIDES GRANDIFLORA: 
Combines red and violet; broad petals; 
opens wide. 50¢ 
* PRINCE CHARMING (T.M.M.): Over- 
all color deep blood-red; short, broad inner 
petals pointed, margined deep violet; opens 
wide but not flat. 8-inch. Superb flower. 
Good basket. $1.00 
* RED WING (T.M.M.): Large Chinese 
red; inner petals broad, round, saucer-like; 
back petals narrow, radiating; pistils and 
filaments red. 9-inch. Fragrant. 950¢ 
* REVELRY (T.M.M.): Large rose-red 
with vermilion tips and outer petals; grace- 
ful, flaring back petals. 50¢ 
* ROMANCE (T.M.M.): Extra large, 
deep, rich rose-red shading to darker base; 
petals broad, rounding, saucer-like. Com- 
plete golden sheen. 9-inch. 75¢ 
* ROSINA (Improved) (T.M.M.): Hardi- 
ness increased and texture improved; other 
VENTURA EPIPHYLLUM GARDENS 
qualities of size and color same as original 
Rosina. Large, clear rose-red; petals full, 
broad, rounded. Graceful habit. Beautiful, 
long lasting flower. 75¢ 
* RUBESCENT (T.M.M.): Large red, 
overtones of deep plum color; perfect center 
ring of violet as in “Richard Diener.” 75¢ 
* RUGOSA (T.M.M.): Glorious cardinal- 
red; center deeper red, extending to fila- 
ments. 3 rows of petals 2 inches wide, over- 
lapping well. Inner petals wavy-edged and 
pointed; outer petals rounded. Texture al- 
ways firm. This is the KING of all reds. 
We have never seen its equal in beauty and 
form. $1.00 
(T.M.M.): Inner petals 
violet predominating, red center stripe; 
outer petals medium red, reflexed; opens 
wide. Medium to large; fast growing; free 
flowering. Excellent basket. 50¢ 
* SERENADE 
* SPARTA (T.M.M.): Deep cardinal-red 
center stripe, border of deep violet; petals 
broad, rounded, overlapping well, wavy 
edges; opens flat. Stamens, style and stig- 
mas deep violet. A source of joy at many 
flower shows. $1.00 
SPECIOSA: Large carmine; violet cen- 
ter; corolla cupped; outer petals long, slen- 
der, spiralled. Very graceful. Excellent cas- 
cade. 50¢ 
* THORINNE (T.M.M.): Unusual form. 
Medium red, shading on inner petals to vio- 
let edges; corolla wide-funnel; red back 
petals very erect, slender. 75¢ 
THUNDER CLOUD (R.W.P.): Large 
deep red; inner petals edged violet; opens 
wide. Well named for its dark beauty. 50¢ 
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